Image skincare CLEAR CELL clarifying acne lotion
Works for
Anti-blemishBenzoyl peroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 3 moreWorks well
“CLEAR CELL clarifying acne lotion”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Oligopeptide-10, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
This product contains oligopeptide-10. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, honey extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Benzoyl peroxide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Benzoyl peroxide5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideWater~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCarbomer~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium citrate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateKaolin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinButylene glycol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.5%
Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilXanthan gum~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArnica montana flower extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Hexylene glycol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPropanediol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-8/smdi copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilDiethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate~0.8–1.15%
Sodium phytate~0.6–0.85%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractLimonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.5–0.75%
Boswellia serrata extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractDimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSilica~0.65–0.95%
Sorbitan stearate~0.35–0.65%
Peg-40 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Aesculus hippocastanum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractOligopeptide-10~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-10Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Xanthan gum, Arnica montana flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Propanediol, Peg-8/smdi copolymer, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Sodium phytate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Limonene, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Honey extract, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Linalool, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Oligopeptide-10, Unknown, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Image skincareCLEAR CELL clarifying acne lotionYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAcne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Free | MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonBreakout Treatment | Face Reality Skincare Professional5% Advanced Acne Med | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $0.50 | — | — | $30.00+$29.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Panthenol | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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